Royal Adelaide Show

Royal Adelaide Show The Royal Adelaide Show is the longest-running event on SA's calendar. 2026 dates: September 5 - 13 This page is monitored 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
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To optimise all patrons’ experience whilst attending the Show, if you see or experience anything of concern, or which you believe may present a risk to health and safety, please immediately notify the Royal Show Office, Show Kiosks, SafeWork SA inspectors, or you can call SafeWork SA’s Help Centre on 1300 365 255. Enjoy your Show experience!

Last weekend, the SA Chapter of The Nappy Collective transformed our Brick Dairy Pavilion into a hub of generosity, rece...
17/06/2026

Last weekend, the SA Chapter of The Nappy Collective transformed our Brick Dairy Pavilion into a hub of generosity, receiving and sorting nappies donated by South Australians over recent months.

Thanks to an incredible team of volunteers, a remarkable 23,190 nappies were counted and prepared for distribution to families in need — more than 6,000 more than last year.

As Australia’s only charity dedicated solely to providing nappies to families in crisis, The Nappy Collective delivers practical support to those doing it tough, helping ensure children have access to the essentials they need for a healthy start in life.

We're proud to support organisations like The Nappy Collective and remain committed to strengthening community connections, fostering inclusion, and upholding the Adelaide Showground's role as a vibrant community hub for South Australia.

🎨🧵 This week in our competitor story series, we're celebrating the talented artists and makers behind our Junior Textile...
16/06/2026

🎨🧵 This week in our competitor story series, we're celebrating the talented artists and makers behind our Junior Textiles and Art competitions.

Whether it's seeing your work on display, connecting with fellow creatives, or inspiring others to take the leap and enter, our competitors say the experience is about so much more than ribbons and prizes.

Their stories remind us that every exhibit starts with the courage to put your creativity out into the world!

For more information on entering a competition at the Royal Adelaide Show, head to www.theshow.com.au/competitions.

Congratulations to Natalie Saywell, recipient of the 2025 Philip Laffer Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bursary.A first-year Ba...
12/06/2026

Congratulations to Natalie Saywell, recipient of the 2025 Philip Laffer Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bursary.

A first-year Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology student, Natalie was selected from a strong field of applicants from across Australia, impressing the judging panel with her passion for agricultural science, commitment to the wine industry and clear vision for her future career.

Established in honour of one of South Australia's most respected winemakers, the annual bursary provides $5,000 in financial support, to help develop the next generation of Australian wine industry leaders.

Congratulations Natalie. We look forward to following your journey in the Australian wine industry.

11/06/2026

Did you know free samples have been part of the Adelaide Show since the 1920s? Back then, Show-goers would head home loaded up with enough shaving soap and boot polish to last until Christmas! Over time those samples got bundled into bags, and just like that, the humble showbag was born.

In this video our Museum Archivist Jade walks us through 100 years of showbag history, pulling out some incredible pieces from our archives along the way.

🛍️ Want to be our 2026 Official Showbag Testers? We are looking for one lucky class, sporting team, club, or community group to be the first to test this year's showbags at the Showbag Launch! Tell us in 50 words or less what you would put in a showbag to send back in time to a kid from 100 years ago. Entries close 30 June, winner announced 20 July. Head to https://www.theshow.com.au/ to enter!

To mark 100 years of cookery, ABC Adelaide has unveiled a new category - “South Australia in a Jar” Presented by Afterno...
11/06/2026

To mark 100 years of cookery, ABC Adelaide has unveiled a new category - “South Australia in a Jar”

Presented by Afternoons host Jo Laverty, South Australians are challenged to create a preserve that showcases a true SA flavour or ingredient.
Entries can be jam, chutney or relish so long as they feature something distinctly South Australian, whether that’s locally grown produce or a well-known SA taste.

For more information go to https://www.abc.net.au/adelaide/sa-in-a-jar-enter-now/106712342

👑 King's Birthday fun fact!The Royal Adelaide Show wasn't always "Royal"!In 1867, His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, Duke...
08/06/2026

👑 King's Birthday fun fact!

The Royal Adelaide Show wasn't always "Royal"!

In 1867, His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, became the first member of the British Royal Family to visit Australia. During his visit to South Australia, he opened the Adelaide Show and agreed to become patron of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of SA.

When his patronage was formalised in 1868, the Society earned the right to use the prestigious "Royal" prefix — and the Royal Adelaide Show was born.

More than 150 years later, we're still proudly carrying on that royal tradition. 👑✨

Looking for something to do with the kids this long weekend? Put those creative skills to work and start an entry for on...
05/06/2026

Looking for something to do with the kids this long weekend? Put those creative skills to work and start an entry for one of our competitions!

Entries are open across a range of Junior competitions, including Art, Craft & Design, Handicrafts, Textiles, Technology and Photography. Bring your creativity to life and showcase your work at this year's Show.

Enter now at https://www.theshow.com.au/competitions

🍰 This week in our competitor story series, we're shining a spotlight on the Cookery Competition – a Show favourite that...
04/06/2026

🍰 This week in our competitor story series, we're shining a spotlight on the Cookery Competition – a Show favourite that brings together talented bakers, preserve makers and passionate home cooks from across the state.

From challenging themselves in new classes to learning from judges and sharing stories with fellow exhibitors, our competitors say it's the friendships, feedback and sense of community that keep them coming back year after year🏆

Thinking about entering? Discover what makes our competitions so special at www.theshow.com.au/competitions.

🛍️ WANTED: Showbag Testers! 🛍️The search is on for this year's Official Showbag Testers🎉One lucky winner and up to 35 fr...
02/06/2026

🛍️ WANTED: Showbag Testers! 🛍️

The search is on for this year's Official Showbag Testers🎉

One lucky winner and up to 35 friends from your class, sporting club or community group will attend the Show's Official Showbag Launch on Thursday, August 20 where you'll:
✨ Test more than 400 showbags before anyone else
✨ Take home two showbags each
✨ Each receive a family pass to the Show

If you're aged 5-12 and think you've got what it takes, head to https://www.theshow.com.au/ to learn more and enter. Entries close June 30.

Get ready to grow for glory! Entries are now open for the Aroids & Orchids and Horticulture competitions.🌺 Aroids & Orch...
01/06/2026

Get ready to grow for glory! Entries are now open for the Aroids & Orchids and Horticulture competitions.

🌺 Aroids & Orchids: Put your prized plants in the spotlight and show off their stunning colours, textures and unique forms.

🌸 Horticulture: This year's feature flower is the Geranium, so if yours are blooming beautifully, now's their time to shine.

Don't leaf it too late enter now at https://www.theshow.com.au/competitions

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